Brier Elementary

Summary:

Brier Elementary is a public elementary school in Brier, Washington, serving 403 students in grades K-6 and part of the Edmonds School District, which is ranked 76 out of 247 school districts in the state.

Brier Elementary consistently outperforms the Edmonds School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grades and subjects, particularly in math and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.84% of Brier Elementary students were proficient or better in SBAC/Math, compared to 45.35% for the district and 41.68% for the state. The school also ranks among the top in Washington for various student subgroups, including female students and students with special needs. Brier Elementary's diverse student population, with 67.99% white, 9.43% Hispanic, 9.68% Asian, and 4.96% African American students, is higher than some nearby schools like Cedar Way Elementary and Mountlake Terrace Elementary, which have higher percentages of white and Hispanic students.

Brier Elementary's consistent academic excellence, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, is particularly noteworthy given its diverse student population and relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.58%) compared to nearby schools like Hazelwood Elementary (41.59%) and Mountlake Terrace Elementary (60%). This suggests that the school may be employing effective teaching strategies, curriculum, or other practices that contribute to its strong academic outcomes, which could provide valuable insights for other schools in the Edmonds School District.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3625 232nd St SW
       Brier, WA  98036-8258


(425) 431-7854

District: Edmonds School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
169th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,725 Help


Students who attend Brier Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Alderwood Middle School
High:    Mountlake Terrace High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
Asian:
9.7%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brier Elementary ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), Asian (9.7%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brier Elementary is 16.3. 18 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brier Elementary is $17,725. 21 elementary schools in the Edmonds School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brier Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Brier Elementary 169th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Brier Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edmonds School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edmonds School District 76th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brier Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.63 216th 1026 78.9%
2005 64.44 352nd 1031 65.9%
2006 50.08 545th 1051 48.1%
2007 57.30 460th 1069 57.0%
2008 62.25 419th 1067 60.7%
2009 67.49 323rd 1072 69.9%
2010 63.89 362nd 1088 66.7%
2011 75.56 210th 1092 80.8%
2012 70.96 287th 1097 73.8%
2013 70.59 297th 1106 73.1%
2015 60.96 391st 1067 63.4%
2016 56.97 453rd 1053 57.0%
2017 66.52 358th 1056 66.1%
2018 72.65 283rd 1054 73.1%
2019 81.18 196th 1130 82.7%
2021 80.58 199th 1107 82.0%
2022 82.83 193rd 1169 83.5%
2023 85.98 152nd 1169 87.0%
2024 84.27 169th 1168 85.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.98 108th 637 83.0%
2021 74.76 30th 158 81.0%
2022 70.19 91st 478 81.0%
2023 70.87 61st 308 80.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.16 122nd 835 85.4%
2019 57.63 404th 979 58.7%
2022 66.40 247th 1019 75.8%
2023 81.17 114th 1013 88.7%
2024 77.83 135th 1024 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.12 417th 1004 58.5%
2019 74.37 260th 1068 75.7%
2021 75.13 218th 1008 78.4%
2022 76.01 241st 1100 78.1%
2023 85.91 132nd 1094 87.9%
2024 83.37 162nd 1093 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.66 193rd 999 80.7%
2019 86.11 132nd 1075 87.7%
2021 76.13 230th 1025 77.6%
2022 80.65 200th 1113 82.0%
2023 80.92 189th 1099 82.8%
2024 81.67 191st 1099 82.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.57 285th 540 47.2%
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Rank History for White students at Brier Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.08 238th 833 71.4%
2019 76.13 228th 1027 77.8%
2021 72.58 238th 943 74.8%
2022 74.33 248th 1031 75.9%
2023 80.49 171st 1011 83.1%
2024 77.93 206th 1009 79.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brier Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 437 9 41 5 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1989 428 10 47 1 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 509 14 42 6 4 n/a n/a 0 575
1991 551 12 48 8 3 n/a n/a 0 622
1992 584 12 58 10 11 n/a n/a 0 675
1993 591 6 67 8 8 n/a n/a 0 680
1994 495 5 42 3 7 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 465 8 39 10 9 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 465 8 39 10 9 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 452 5 40 9 8 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 441 5 39 12 8 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 437 2 35 17 6 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 450 8 33 21 8 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 421 9 30 19 7 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 363 5 22 18 8 n/a n/a 0 416
2003 363 5 22 18 8 n/a n/a 0 416
2004 333 4 23 16 9 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 316 6 24 12 4 n/a n/a 1 363
2006 339 13 33 24 5 n/a n/a 0 414
2007 328 14 31 15 7 n/a n/a 1 396
2008 332 16 33 16 6 n/a n/a 13 416
2009 317 14 30 14 3 n/a n/a 21 399
2010 269 10 35 15 1 n/a n/a 42 372
2011 285 14 26 35 0 2 40 0 402
2012 278 10 24 34 0 2 42 0 390
2013 245 12 20 35 1 3 52 0 368
2014 260 9 18 42 1 3 45 0 378
2015 286 12 26 56 2 4 48 0 434
2016 286 16 30 50 1 4 46 0 433
2017 282 12 30 60 2 3 51 0 440
2018 288 11 37 62 2 2 52 0 454
2019 276 12 40 51 2 2 58 0 441
2020 291 13 39 56 1 2 62 0 464
2021 264 12 30 47 1 2 58 0 414
2022 262 9 31 42 1 1 54 0 400
2023 274 20 39 38 0 1 31 0 403

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 24.0 20.5 0
1989 487 23.0 21.1 n/a
1990 575 26.2 21.9 0
1991 622 27.4 22.7 n/a
1992 675 26.4 25.5 n/a
1993 680 26.8 25.4 n/a
1994 552 25.1 22.0 n/a
1995 531 23.6 22.5 n/a
1996 531 23.6 22.5 n/a
1997 514 24.1 21.3 n/a
1998 505 23.6 21.4 n/a
1999 497 22.1 22.5 n/a
2000 520 23.1 22.5 n/a
2001 486 22.6 21.5 n/a
2002 416 21.7 19.2 8.9
2003 416 21.7 19.2 8.9
2004 385 20.0 19.3 10.9
2005 363 19.9 18.2 10.8
2006 414 22.3 18.6 12.6
2007 396 21.9 18.1 17
2008 416 21.9 19.0 17.4
2009 399 21.9 18.2 17.5
2010 372 18.4 20.2 17.9
2011 402 19.3 20.7 14.7
2012 390 17.7 21.9 31
2013 368 18.4 19.9 26.4
2014 378 n/a n/a 24.9
2015 434 24.0 18.0 16.4
2016 433 21.0 20.6 19.6
2017 440 23.3 18.8 17
2018 454 24.0 18.9 11.9
2019 441 26.1 16.8 14.5
2020 464 25.7 17.9 13.1
2021 414 26.4 15.6 10.9
2022 400 24.1 16.5 12
2023 403 24.7 16.3 22.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brier Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 494 24.0 20.5 0
1989 487 23.0 21.1 n/a
1990 575 26.2 21.9 0
1991 622 27.4 22.7 n/a
1992 675 26.4 25.5 n/a
1993 680 26.8 25.4 n/a
1994 552 25.1 22.0 n/a
1995 531 23.6 22.5 n/a
1996 531 23.6 22.5 n/a
1997 514 24.1 21.3 n/a
1998 505 23.6 21.4 n/a
1999 497 22.1 22.5 n/a
2000 520 23.1 22.5 n/a
2001 486 22.6 21.5 n/a
2002 416 21.7 19.2 8.9
2003 416 21.7 19.2 8.9
2004 385 20.0 19.3 10.9
2005 363 19.9 18.2 10.8
2006 414 22.3 18.6 12.6
2007 396 21.9 18.1 17
2008 416 21.9 19.0 17.4
2009 399 21.9 18.2 17.5
2010 372 18.4 20.2 17.9
2011 402 19.3 20.7 14.7
2012 390 17.7 21.9 31
2013 368 18.4 19.9 26.4
2014 378 n/a n/a 24.9
2015 434 24.0 18.0 16.4
2016 433 21.0 20.6 19.6
2017 440 23.3 18.8 17
2018 454 24.0 18.9 11.9
2019 441 26.1 16.8 14.5
2020 464 25.7 17.9 13.1
2021 414 26.4 15.6 10.9
2022 400 24.1 16.5 12
2023 403 24.7 16.3 22.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Brier Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201684.1%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.9%90.5%88.9%92.1%90.5%90.5%
201787.9%1.5%0.0%1.5%4.6%95.5%93.9%92.4%93.9%93.9%93.9%
201889.2%0.0%1.4%1.4%1.4%93.2%94.6%93.2%91.9%94.6%94.6%
201992.4%0.0%1.5%1.5%3.0%97.0%97.0%98.5%93.9%97.0%97.0%
202096.8%1.6%0.0%0.0%1.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.8%100.0%96.8%96.8%96.8%100.0%
2021100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202298.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.6%100.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%
202396.4%0.0%1.8%1.8%1.8%98.2%96.4%98.2%96.4%96.4%98.2%98.2%98.2%96.4%
202490.7%2.3%2.3%0.0%4.7%90.7%95.4%93.0%93.0%93.0%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Brier Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201891.2%1.8%3.5%0.0%0.0%100.0%93.0%100.0%98.3%100.0%93.0%
201987.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%97.5%95.0%100.0%92.5%95.0%95.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.7%0.2%0.7%5.2%96.1%97.3%97.1%95.0%95.9%97.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brier Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $453 (2.8%) $15,914 (97.2%) $16,367
2020 $478 (4.3%) $10,671 (95.7%) $11,149
2021 $859 (5.0%) $16,328 (95.0%) $17,187
2022 $660 (3.7%) $17,065 (96.3%) $17,725

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brier Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 152nd of 1169 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brier Elementary)83.975.5
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6054.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Brier Elementary)87.175.5
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Edmonds School District)6254.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brier Elementary)74.171.2
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)60.553.4
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Brier Elementary)72.466.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)55.250
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brier Elementary)76.967.8
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)6156.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Brier Elementary)64.659.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)48.343.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Brier Elementary)71.261
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Edmonds School District)5253.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brier Elementary)62.281.6
 19.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.957.7
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Brier Elementary)51.463.3
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Edmonds School District)58.851.1
 7.8%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brier Elementary)75.773.6
 2.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Edmonds School District)65.157.8
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Brier Elementary)70.766.1
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Edmonds School District)53.845.5
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Brier Elementary)71.261
 10.2%
   All Grades Science (Edmonds School District)5453.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441403
 8.6%
African American1220
 66.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4039
 2.5%
Hispanic5138
 25.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White276274
 0.7%
Two or More Races5831
 46.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.5%22.6%
 8.1%


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Students who attend Brier Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alderwood Middle School
High : Mountlake Terrace High School

Students at Brier Elementary are 68% White, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Brier Elementary.

Brier Elementary ranks 169th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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